Stated details · Reasons
Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.
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A clothes repair event
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A clothes repair event · A2. Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened.
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An update about a repair event
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Conditions and permissions · Purpose and intended outcome
Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom.
If the front door is locked, use the side entrance.
Learning material
ListeningA2
An update about a repair event
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How many items should each person bring?
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.03
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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.04
Step 4 · Build the skill
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Lesson map
A2A clothes repair event
Lesson points
Stated details · Reasons
Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.Conditions and permissions · Purpose and intended outcome
Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom.
If the front door is locked, use the side entrance.Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
An update about a repair event
How many items should each person bring?
- As many items as possible.
- One item of clothing.
- One item of clothing for each repair needed.
- Only the special button, without the clothing.
Answer & explanation
One item of clothing.
Answer: “One item of clothing.”. Evidence: “please bring only one item of clothing.”. Check “One item of clothing for each repair needed.”: This makes the statement wider or stronger than the text allows. Check “As many items as possible.”: This makes the statement wider or stronger than the text allows.
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Where will the event now take place?
- In the main hall.
- In the upstairs room.
- In a shoe shop.
- Outside the community centre.
Answer & explanation
In the main hall.
Answer: “In the main hall.”. Evidence: “the event will now be in the main hall.”. Check “In the upstairs room.”: This was the earlier plan, not the final one. Check “In a shoe shop.”: This is not the place given for this action.
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Can children attend?
- No, the centre is closed to children.
- Yes, without an adult at any age.
- Only if they bring leather shoes.
- Yes, with an adult who stays with them near the tables.
Answer & explanation
Yes, with an adult who stays with them near the tables.
Answer: “Yes, with an adult who stays with them near the tables.”. Evidence: “Children may come with an adult, but adults must stay with them near the sewing tables.”. Check “Only if they bring leather shoes.”: This changes or leaves out a condition in the text. Evidence: “We cannot repair leather shoes.”. Check “No, the centre is closed to children.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail.
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What does attending the event cost?
- The cost of a new item of clothing.
- A monthly sewing fee.
- Nothing.
- Ten pounds.
Answer & explanation
Nothing.
Answer: “Nothing.”. Evidence: “The event is free, and you do not need to book a place.”. Check “A monthly sewing fee.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it. Check “Ten pounds.”: This is the wrong number for the thing asked about. Evidence: “The hall doors open at ten.”.
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Why is the upstairs room no longer being used?
- The volunteers cannot climb stairs.
- It is reserved for a shoe-repair class.
- It has no sewing tables.
- The lift is being repaired.
Answer & explanation
The lift is being repaired.
Answer: “The lift is being repaired.”. Evidence: “The lift is being repaired, and we want everyone to be able to enter easily.”. Check “It has no sewing tables.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it. Check “The volunteers cannot climb stairs.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
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What do organisers hope visitors will gain besides a repaired item?
- A sewing machine to use at home.
- A skill they can use again.
- A job at the community centre.
- A free replacement for each old item.
Answer & explanation
A skill they can use again.
Answer: “A skill they can use again.”. Evidence: “We hope you leave with both a repaired item and a skill you can use again.”. Check “A sewing machine to use at home.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it. Check “A job at the community centre.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
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Which repair is outside the event’s service?
- Repairing a small hole in clothing.
- Replacing a missing button.
- Changing the length of trousers simply.
- Repairing leather shoes.
Answer & explanation
Repairing leather shoes.
Answer: “Repairing leather shoes.”. Evidence: “We cannot repair leather shoes.”. Check “Repairing a small hole in clothing.”: The text describes this as something the helpers do or can do. The question asks what is outside their service. Evidence: “We can help with missing buttons, small holes and simple changes to the length of trousers.”. Check “Changing the length of trousers simply.”: The text describes this as something the helpers do or can do. The question asks what is outside their service. Evidence: “We can help with missing buttons, small holes and simple changes to the length of trousers.”.
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What should someone bring if they need an unusual button?
- The special button.
- Only basic thread, whatever the button looks like.
- A basic needle from home.
- A replacement pair of trousers instead of the damaged item.
Answer & explanation
The special button.
Answer: “The special button.”. Evidence: “If your item needs a special button or a particular colour of thread, please bring that with you.”. Check “A replacement pair of trousers instead of the damaged item.”: This is not the item named for this action. Check “Only basic thread, whatever the button looks like.”: This is not the item named for this action.
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How will volunteers help visitors?
- By taking all their clothes away for a week.
- By selling them new clothes instead.
- By showing them how to make a small repair.
- By repairing every item without explaining anything.
Answer & explanation
By showing them how to make a small repair.
Answer: “By showing them how to make a small repair.”. Evidence: “The volunteers will show you how to make a small repair, rather than take your clothes away and repair everything for you.”. Check “By taking all their clothes away for a week.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail. Check “By selling them new clothes instead.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
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Once the hall opens, by when should visitors arrive to get help?
- Before eight in the morning.
- Before eleven thirty.
- Only at twelve.
- After the volunteers finish.
Answer & explanation
Before eleven thirty.
Answer: “Before eleven thirty.”. Evidence: “Please arrive before eleven thirty if you want help, because the volunteers finish at twelve.”. Check “Only at twelve.”: This mixes up the time of this event with another time. Evidence: “the volunteers finish at twelve.”. Check “Before eight in the morning.”: This visit is outside the stated opening or visiting hours. Evidence: “The hall doors open at ten.”.